Charles Edward Wallace (March 2, 1948 – December 9, 2023) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and attended Preston High School.[1] Wallace played college basketball for the Oklahoma City Chiefs and was selected in the seventh round of the 1970 NBA draft by the Baltimore Bullets.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 2, 1948 Okmulgee, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | December 9, 2023 (aged 75) Henryetta, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Preston (Okmulgee, Oklahoma) |
| College | Oklahoma City (1967–1970) |
| NBA draft | 1970: 7th round, 117th overall pick |
| Selected by the Baltimore Bullets | |
| Playing career | 1970–1976 |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 1970–1973 | Binghamton Flyers / Trenton / Hamilton Pat Pavers |
| 1973–1974 | Hazleton Bullets |
| 1975–1976 | Trenton Capitols |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Wallace played professionally in the Eastern Basketball Association (EBA) from 1970 to 1976.[2] He was selected as the EBA Rookie of the Year while playing for the Trenton Pat Pavers in 1971.[3] Wallace's 877 points and 417 rebounds led the league during the 1971–72 season.[4] He was selected to the All-EBA Second Team in 1971 and First Team in 1972.[2]
After his retirement from playing, Wallace worked for Bama Pies in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[1] He died on December 9, 2023, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, at the age of 75.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Obituary for Charles Edward Wallace". Rogers Funeral Home. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ a b "Charlie Wallace minor league basketball statistics". Stats Crew. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "EPBL/EBA/CBA Superlatives". Association for Professional Basketball Research. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "1971-72 Eastern Basketball Association Leaders". Stats Crew. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
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